Job Description

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
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Job Title:  Professional Consulting Veterinarian
Travel Required?:  Travel - 50% of time
Posting Start Date:  09/08/2026
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #175248 - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Role Summary: 

  • In this role you will take ownership for driving brand recommendation and ensuring that Hill’s is known as a scientific, innovative and credible partner that is engaged with veterinary professionals to transform the lives of dogs and cats through superior nutrition..

  • Reporting to the Professional Veterinary Affairs (PVA) Manager, this role is passionate about nutrition and about educating both internal and external stakeholders about the benefits of our range of diets

  • It serves as the technical expert for NSW and the ACT, working with the NSW  field sales team as well as directly with universities and specialist hospitals in NSW and the ACT to drive product understanding and leadership

  • This role also supports digital and in person educational strategies in line with the category focuses and brings these to life within both independent and corporate environments

  • The Professional Consulting Veterinarian serves as the professional face of Hill’s representing the company at veterinary conferences and discussing nutritional cases directly with veterinarians both in person and by digital means.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain high standards of knowledge in small animal nutrition and Hill’s products

  • Identify opportunities to use expertise to affect a commercial gain

  • Be the go to technical resource for the NSW sales team, train and coach territory managers to understand the technical information on the Hill’s Science Diet and Prescription Diet products 

  • Collaborate with the NSW Field Sales Manager, and based on data analysis, provide strategic in-field support to target specific clinics to gain distribution

  • Conduct regular field/ride-days with NSW Territory Managers

  • Establish and maintain professional relationships with Key Thought Leaders (KTLs), specialist hospitals and universities in NSW and the ACT including KTL management activities 

  • Recruit and act as the main liaison for the local student rep at NSW vet schools, supporting the execution of student rep initiatives in line with of the overall student rep strategy

  • Deliver training presentations to veterinarians, veterinary students, nurses and pet specialty retail groups

  • Support the Scientific Affairs Manager in executing territory based key account initiatives

  • Represent Hill’s at professional events such as industry conferences

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Degree in Veterinary Science 

  • Current registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of NSW

  • At least 3 years small animal clinical experience

  • Valid NSW driver’s license 

  • Proficient computer skills, experience with Google Suite tools is ideal

 

The ideal candidate has the following skills

  • Excellent communication skills including both written and oral communication, ability to present in front of large audiences

  • Has a good eye for commercial opportunities and a sound business mind

  • Stakeholder management – effective at using stakeholders as resources

  • Be able to work independently and travel within region to deliver customer training and attend professional conferences, some overnight travel is required

  • Previous animal health industry highly regarded

 

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This role offers a competitive remuneration package including a fully paid company car.

 

If you think you are the ideal candidate for this position, apply now!


Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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